Country Christmas
Dec. 7 - Dec. 18
Stonycreek Farm | Noblesville, Indiana
Take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Sip cider and browse the gift shop with custom-made wreaths.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Dec. 9 - Jan. 1
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre | Carmel, Indiana
“Be our guest” and see this “tale as old as time” come to life on stage.

Happy birthday, Indiana! We’ve spent this past year celebrating 200 years of statehood and Dec. 11 is officially the 200th birthday of our state. To honor our great Hoosier home, we’re taking a look back at some of the ways we’ve paid tribute to the state’s bicentennial right here in Hamilton County.

Bicentennial Summer Reading Program
Libraries throughout Hamilton County celebrated the bicentennial with a special Hoosier reading program to honor the history of the state. The program encouraged readers to visit historic sites throughout the county and then share with photos, songs and art at their local library.

Torch Relay
In mid-October, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay traveled through Hamilton County, including Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Noblesville. Thirty-seven community members carried the torch and made stops at area churches, Conner Prairie, Fishers Town Hall, The Palladium and Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville.

On the horizon
Looking for ways to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial in style? Check out these events right here in Hamilton County for some special ways to wish the Hoosier state a very happy 200th birthday!Happy Birthday Indiana Bash at the Carmel Clay Public Library
On Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. you can have cake and ice cream as you join in wishing Indiana a very happy birthday and celebrate the yearlong efforts of the library to remind us what a great state we all call home.The Great Indiana Songbook: Two Centuries of Hoosier Music
This free exhibit of singers, songwriters and songs of Indiana is located on the Gallery level of the Palladium and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Indiana Bicentennial State Song Contest Finals/Award Show
Gather at the Hedgehog Musical Showcase in Arcadia Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. to hear songwriters from around the state present their works inspired by this year’s bicentennial.

How did you celebrate Indiana’s 200th birthday? Let us know in the comments or by tagging us on social media using #VisitHC and @VisitHamiltonCo.

Country Christmas
Nov. 30 - Dec. 18
Stonycreek Farm | Noblesville, Indiana
Take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Sip cider and browse the gift shop with custom-made wreaths.

Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and the countdown is on: the holidays are here and the season is in full swing! Can you believe it’s already the most wonderful time of the year?

Sometimes, it can be a struggle to make a shopping list of holiday gifts to buy for friends and family. We all have that person in our life that is hard to shop for and seemingly has everything they could ever want or need. Or the endearing relative who says, “Don’t get me anything – I don’t need it!”

Get the gift-giving creative juices flowing with our 2016 giftable guide. Download it digitally or watch the presents in action in this video. Want a hard copy? Pick up a free copy of Kit Indy magazine at your local grocery store – it’s in there, too!

Make it a memorable holiday with tickets to enjoy a show at the Palladium or race into the new year at K1 Speed. Got a fashion-forward friend? There are tons of cute and comfy wearable items at local boutiques. You can’t go wrong with a scrumptious edible gift to share, like Lisa’s Pie Shop treats or Chocolate for the Spirit sweets.

We invite you to come wine and dine in our county and shop for everyone on your list – we bet you can find something here that will have everyone exclaiming, “This is the best gift ever!”

Book your holiday getaway and save up to 20 percent on hotel stays on our website. Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at Hamilton County Tourism!

This week, see two million twinkling lights at the free Reynolds Lights Display, kick off the holidays in Hamilton Coutny and more. Be sure to check out our online calendar for even more Hamilton County happenings!

Country Christmas
Nov. 23 - Dec. 18
Stonycreek Farm | Noblesville, Indiana
Take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Sip cider and browse the gift shop with custom-made wreaths.

Santa Sightings
Nov. 23 - Dec. 24
Throughout Hamilton County, Indiana
Snap a photo with Santa at Clay Terrace, mail a letter to him in Fishers and visit Santa’s House in Noblesville.

Country Christmas
Nov. 19 - Dec. 18
Stonycreek Farm | Noblesville, Indiana
Take a hayride to the field to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Sip cider and browse the gift shop with custom-made wreaths.

The holidays are just around the corner in Hamilton County, Indiana! Looking for a shoppable, delectable and affordable getaway? Below are great ideas to mix and match to create a memorable getaway.

Family of Four Getaway for $350
Fire up the kiln and create a custom piece of pottery at Kiln Creations in downtown Noblesville, great for decorations or a holiday gift. ($8 studio fee for adults, $6 for children 12 and under; unpainted pottery ranges $4-$70).

If you have the need for speed, suit up for a racing adventure at K1 Speed in Fishers. ($20/race).

Parents can sip a craft brew while the whole family enjoys dinner and a movie at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel. (~$100 for movie tickets, food and beverage).

Couples or Friends Getaway for $350
The curtain rises for spectacular performances year-round at The Center for the Performing Arts. Experience the world-class acoustics at The Palladium! ($70 and up per ticket).

Settle in for the evening at Prairie Guest House in Fishers. Enjoy a homemade breakfast and sunrise yoga, courtesy of owners John and Karen. (~$100)

Something missing? Don't see what you're looking for? At VisitHamiltonCounty.com, you can browse many more ideas and build your own itinerary in the trip planner. No matter what you choose, the cost of memorable time spent with loved ones is priceless.

This, watch collegiate soccer play at Grand Park, celebrate those who served in our armed forces and more. Be sure to check out our online calendar for even more Hamilton County happenings!

Follow the North Star
Nov. 9 - 19
Conner Prairie | Fishers, Indiana
Take on the role of a fugitive slave traveling along the Underground Railroad in this nationally acclaimed program.

Cabaret
Nov. 9 - 19
The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts | Carmel, Indiana
Travel back to pre-WWII Germany and the infamous 1929 Kit Kat Klub with Sally Bowles, featuring the hit “Maybe This Time” and more.

City of Carmel Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Nov. 10
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre | Carmel, Indiana
Join the city of Carmel for this ceremony honoring our veterans. Student winners of the poster and essay contest will present their works.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Presents Verdi’s Requiem
Nov. 12
The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts | Carmel, Indiana
Giuseppe Verdi's towering masterpiece blazes with great power and beauty. CSO will be joined by four soloists and a chorus from Anderson University.

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This week, enjoy musical selections celebrating Indiana’s 200th birthday, learn about our county’s connection to the Underground Railroad and more. Be sure to check out our online calendar for even more Hamilton County happenings!

Follow the North Star
Nov. 3 - 19
Conner Prairie | Fishers, Indiana
Take on the role of a fugitive slave traveling along the Underground Railroad in this nationally acclaimed program.

First Friday
Nov. 4
Nickel Plate Arts | Noblesville, Indiana
Celebrate the first Friday of November by exploring local artists’ galleries and more.

Havana Cuba All-Stars
Nov. 4
The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts | Carmel, Indiana
Be transported to Cuba with the music of this authentic group, performing for the first time in the United States.

More Light: Douglass Returns
Nov. 4 -6
Logan Street Sanctuary | Noblesville, Indiana
Learn about the life of escaped slave Frederick Douglass and his connections to Indiana in this thought-provoking performance.

Carmel Theatre Productions
Oct. 26 - Nov. 5
Carmel, Indiana
Celebrate Shakespeare’s greatest works at the Bard Fest in Studio 15 Theatre. Get in the spooky spirit at Young Frankenstein at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre.

Headless Horseman Final Weekend
Oct. 27 - Oct. 30
Conner Prairie | Fishers, Indiana
Take a trip to Conner Scairie before the Headless Horseman runs off. Enjoy one final caramel apple of the season at the Apple Store while you’re there.